Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Fern Hill
Fern Hill at a glance
Median house
$352,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$253,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
125
Median age 49
About
Welcome to Fern Hill.
Fern Hill is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$352,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$231/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$352,000
Sales data pending
$253,440
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
125
Median age: 49
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.17%
Based on $352,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.74%
Based on $253,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026100%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
125
Median age
49
Family households
82%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fern Hill.
Local schools for Fern Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tylden Primary School
Trentham District Primary School
Woodend Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Fern Hill.
- What is the median house price in Fern Hill?
- The median house price in Fern Hill, VIC 3458 is $352,000. The median unit price is $253,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Fern Hill postcode?
- Fern Hill is in the 3458 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fern Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $231.
- What schools are in Fern Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Fern Hill on this page, including Tylden Primary School, Trentham District Primary School, St Ambrose's School.
- How walkable is Fern Hill?
- Fern Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fern Hill?
- Fern Hill is close to Ashbourne, Trentham East, Tylden South, Tylden, North Blackwood.
- What is the population of Fern Hill?
- Fern Hill has approximately 125 residents. The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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